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As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
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American Standard Version
He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
Christian Standard Bible
Genuine righteousness leads to life, but pursuing evil leads to death.
English Standard Version
Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die.
New American Standard Bible
One who is steadfast in righteousness attains life, But one who pursues evil attains his own death.
New International Version
Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death.
New King James Version
As righteousness leads to life, So he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.
New Living Translation
Godly people find life; evil people find death.
World English Bible
He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.